The Penalty King

The Penalty King

Who needs eyes when you've got balls?!

2006•1h 30m•6.7/10

Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.7/10(3)

Lee, a soccer player who descends into depression when he goes blind, is encouraged to take up the game again by a maverick American and the inspiration of Leeds Utd legend, Billy Bremner.

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Production

Maverik Motion Pictures, Twin Track Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Nick Bartlett

Nick Bartlett

Lee Vaughan

Clare Grogan

Clare Grogan

Sandra Reeves

Peter Lorimer

Leeds United Fan

Patrick Micallef

Charlie Howard

Jane Peachey

Jane Peachey

Gina Blackwell

Dave Mounfield

Dave Mounfield

Derek the Manager

Duncan Henderson

Jim the Psycho Postman

Daniel Rabin

Daniel Rabin

Jason Thompsett

Samantha Beckinsale

Samantha Beckinsale

Maddie Vaughan

Frank Jarvis

Mr. McClintock

Des McAleer

Des McAleer

Denis Cleghorn

Roz McCutcheon

Shelley De Moussin

Tara Keatley

Daniella Funnell

Georgina Tasker

Sasha

David Earl

David Earl

Tony Queen

Seb

Little Frank

Denise

Little Frank

Peter Leabourne

Barry the Barman

Will Prynn

Tobls the Camera Operator

Chris Beaumont

Chris Beaumont

Referee Nigel Biddicombe

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